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Section 04
Setting up the NYOS RS and first-flying
Speed system
The NYOS RS already has a high basic
trim speed, but this can be increased
considerably by using the additional
speed system. It is particularly useful if
there is a strong headwind, for valley
crossings or to leave a dangerous area
quickly.
The A - and B-risers can be shortened
using the speed bar. This decreases the
canopy’s original angle of attack and the
speed of the glider increases.
The speed system must be correctly
fitted and adjusted to ensure it
operates smoothly during flight. Before
first launch, the length should be
adjusted to suit the pilot and the line
duct should be checked.
The speed bar and the riser are
connected by special Brummel hooks.
Adjust the length to the speed system
so that your legs are fully stretched
when at maximum accelerated flight
(the two riser pulleys next to each
other), otherwise you may experience
symptoms of fatigue in long flights. You
should still be in a comfortable flight
position even when the speed system is
used to its full extent.
You will not be able to use the
paraglider’s full potential if the speed
system is too long.
Fasten the speed bar to the harness
before launch to avoid tripping over it
when preparing to launch or taking off.
WARNING
Do not make the speed system too
short. The glider must under no
circumstances be pre-accelerated as
a result of the adjustment being too
short.
Problems (such as collapses or tucks)
have a more drastic effect with
increased
speed
than
in
unaccelerated flight. It is generally
strongly recommended that you do
not use the speed system in
turbulent areas and when flying close
to the ground, because of the
increased risk of collapse.
Fig. 7
How the NYOS RS speed system works
